Job Description
Social Worker Location: Full-Time
Hybrid (In office 3 times a week)
45-25 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing NY 11355
Job Details Description Position Summary: This position will assess clients' needs and eligibility for in-home services, entitlements and benefits, supervises casework, support, volunteer and Chore staff.
Principal Responsibilities: - Conduct intakes, provide accurate information and referrals.
- Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits.
- Assess clients in their home, hospital, or other institutional setting as appropriate.
- Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop implement and follow up on care plans.
- Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed.
- Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members and other collaterals as appropriate.
- Maintain complete and accurate case notes utilizing the program's data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames.
- Maintain and report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, utilizing the program's data system and other forms of record keeping as needed.
- Actively participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner.
- Facilitate and assist at social, recreational, and other group activities and events.
- Supervise social work students (if applicable).
- Adhere to organization's standards by completing annual mandatory trainings in a timely manner on topics including - but not limited to - Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, IT Security Awareness, Compliance, OSHA, HIPAA and any other training the organization may deem necessary in regard to regulatory compliance or good business practices.
- Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers.
- Adheres to the organization's policy regarding absenteeism and appearance and health and safety standards.
Salary range: $67,142 to $68,000 per year
Job Competencies & Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Social Work or other related field of study.
- Travel is required to client homes at various locations.
- Must be able to speak Mandarin Chinese to communicate with the clients of Chinese community or have experience working with the Chinese community on social programs.
Working Conditions/Physical Demand: - Business office environment with phone and computer use. Travel via public transportation. This position will allow work from home 2 times per week.
Qualifications Skills:
Required:
- Must be able to speak Mandarin Chinese to communicate with the clients of Chinese community or have experience working with the Chinese community on social programs.
Education
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Social Work or other related field of study.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office